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What group of workers is not covered by the minimum wage and overtime requirements?
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What was the Minimum wage 1978?
The US federal minimum wage in 1978 was set at $2.65 an hour for all covered non exempt workers.
What is australias minimum wage?
Most workers are covered by an award, which may vary by employee age, geographical location and industry. For adults not covered by an award or agreement, the minimum wages is A$16.37 per hour, A$622.20 per week; set federally by Fair Work Australia. Junior workers, apprentices and trainees not covered by an award each have a minimum wage level set nationally.
Why are some people paid per hour and others a salary?
Typically, but not always, it has to do with whether the job is exempt from the requirements of overtime pay. Generally speaking, jobs that are management, professional, IT related, etc. are exempt and are typically paid salary. Laborers, manufacturing and construction workers, administrative workers, etc., are typically paid hourly and are eligible for overtime.
Why schools endure overtime?
If you have a union where you work, overtime is often limited for workers in school. If you are being forced to work overtime which is unfair, you should join a union.
Is there a limit on officers salaries when computing workers comp rates?
As workers compensation regulations are subject to state law, each state may have differing minimum and maximum salary requirements for officers but, yes, there is a minimum and a maximum limit set which is subject to change each year.
What is the minimum wage in Alabama?
Alabama has no state minimum wage. Alabama uses the Federal Minimum Wage Rate which is $7.25 an hour. Compliance Assistance - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. Covered nonexempt workers are entitled to a minimum wage of not less than $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008; and $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Overtime pay at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate of pay is required after 40 hours of work in a workweek.
Do federal workers have a union?
Federal workers do have a union. They filed a law suit for federal workers not being paid overtime. But the union is voluntary.
Is there a minimum on how long you have to be working for a new employer before you're entitled to workers comp?
I'm most positive that you are covered the moment you come to a labor agreement...
Why should school endure overtime?
If you have a union where you work, overtime is often limited for workers in school. If you are being forced to work overtime which is unfair, you should join a union.
How are workers treated in sweatshops?
Workers in sweatshops are treated brutally. They are not even allowed to take breaks or go toilet. They have very less wages even less than the minimum wage. They are aslo forced to work overtime or take the work home with them. Sometimes they are also left to starve
Is overtime basic pay a direct cost?
Yes overtime basic pay to workers is direct labor cost as this cost is identifiable separately.
How can you use overtime in a sentence?
The workers all volunteered to stay at work late and do some overtime to catch up on the job that had fallen behind schedule.
